Banguingui, Province of Sulu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 7406 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Celebes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tongkil |
| Area (2013) | 352.59 km2 (136.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 35,616 |
| Density (2020) | 101 / km2 (262 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 4' North, 121° 47' East (6.0710, 121.7849) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.0 feet) |
Banguingui, formerly known as Tongkil, is a coastal municipality in the island province of Sulu.
The municipality has a land area of 352.59 square kilometers or 136.14 square miles which constitutes 7.75% of Sulu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 35,616. This represented 3.56% of the total population of Sulu province, or 0.81% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 101 inhabitants per square kilometer or 262 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Banguingui has 14 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakkaan | 4.34% | 1,546 | 1,021 | 51.42% | 9.13% |
| Bangalaw | 4.97% | 1,770 | 1,467 | 20.65% | 4.03% |
| Danao | 4.58% | 1,632 | 1,509 | 8.15% | 1.66% |
| Dungon | 17.89% | 6,373 | 3,500 | 82.09% | 13.44% |
| Kahikukuk | 5.32% | 1,893 | 1,367 | 38.48% | 7.09% |
| Luuk | 4.62% | 1,645 | 1,470 | 11.90% | 2.40% |
| North Paarol | 5.39% | 1,920 | 1,263 | 52.02% | 9.22% |
| Sigumbal | 8.59% | 3,059 | 1,202 | 154.49% | 21.73% |
| South Paarol | 8.72% | 3,104 | 2,354 | 31.86% | 5.99% |
| Tabialan | 11.17% | 3,978 | 1,925 | 106.65% | 16.51% |
| Tainga-Bakkao | 6.50% | 2,316 | 1,971 | 17.50% | 3.45% |
| Tambun-bun | 5.77% | 2,054 | 1,605 | 27.98% | 5.33% |
| Tattalan | 6.57% | 2,340 | 1,892 | 23.68% | 4.57% |
| Tinutungan | 5.58% | 1,986 | 1,615 | 22.97% | 4.45% |
| Banguingui Total | 35,616 | 24,161 | 47.41% | 8.51% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Banguingui for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱77,512,300.34.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,443,013.06 | – |
| 2010 | 50,416,373.68 | 6.27% |
| 2011 | 54,472,365.01 | 8.04% |
| 2012 | 52,949,892.73 | -2.79% |
| 2013 | 54,166,532.12 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 61,296,668.93 | 13.16% |
| 2015 | 70,051,336.96 | 14.28% |
| 2016 | 77,512,300.34 | 10.65% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Banguingui in the 2015 Census was 24,161 broken down into 4,265 households or an average of 5.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,469 | 2,102 | 4.98 | |
| 12,971 | 2,574 | 5.04 | |
| 15,933 | 2,591 | 6.15 | |
| 22,502 | 4,088 | 5.50 | |
| 17,802 | 3,235 | 5.50 | |
| 24,161 | 4,265 | 5.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banguingui is 5 to 9, with 3,528 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 35 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 571 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,928 | 12.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,528 | 14.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,286 | 13.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,703 | 11.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,963 | 8.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,837 | 7.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,590 | 6.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,593 | 6.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,302 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,028 | 4.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 771 | 3.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 459 | 1.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 244 | 1.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 182 | 0.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 94 | 0.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 47 | 0.19% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 0.14% |
| Total | 24,161 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banguingui grew from 1,000 in 1903 to 35,616 in 2020, an increase of 34,616 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 8.51%, or an increase of 11,455 people, from the previous population of 24,161 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | – | |
| 8,212 | 14.22% | |
| 2,893 | -5.08% | |
| 3,673 | 2.48% | |
| 5,816 | 4.12% | |
| 9,095 | 4.47% | |
| 14,062 | 9.14% | |
| 15,716 | 2.25% | |
| 10,469 | -3.98% | |
| 12,971 | 4.10% | |
| 15,933 | 4.51% | |
| 22,502 | 4.88% | |
| 17,802 | -8.17% | |
| 24,161 | 5.99% | |
| 35,616 | 8.51% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Banguingui for the year 2019 was 12,573, broken down into 6,486 males and 6,087 females.
Location
The municipal center of Banguingui is situated at approximately 6° 4' North, 121° 47' East, in the island of Tongkil. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.0 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Banguingui are Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Cotabato City, and Tangub, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Tabuan-Lasa, Basilan, Omar, Sulu, Sumisip, Basilan, Maluso, Basilan, Luuk, Sulu, and Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan. Its distance from the national capital is 946.48 kilometers (588.11 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tabuan-Lasa, Basilan, 31.62 kilometers (19.65 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
- Omar, Sulu, 44.64 kilometers (27.74 miles) to the West (S81°W)
- Sumisip, Basilan, 47.31 kilometers (29.40 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Maluso, Basilan, 53.39 kilometers (33.18 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- Luuk, Sulu, 53.48 kilometers (33.23 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan, 59.02 kilometers (36.68 miles) to the Northeast (N37°E)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 73.09 kilometers (45.42 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 76.06 kilometers (47.26 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Zamboanga City, 97.66 kilometers (60.68 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 266.33 kilometers (165.49 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Cotabato City, 300.44 kilometers (186.68 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N65°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 309.20 kilometers (192.13 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
Distance from Manila: 946.48 kilometers (588.11 miles) to the North (N5°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.